Net migration, annual growth rate in Canada

Canada: Net migration, annual growth rate was -11.5 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-11.5 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 23.5%
World rank
136th
of 217 countries
All-time high
225.46 % change on previous year
in 1970
All-time low
-57.25 % change on previous year
in 1972
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in Canada, 1961–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, net migration, annual growth rate in Canada stood at -11.5 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 23.5% on the previous year and down 170.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Canada peaked at 225.46 % change on previous year in 1970 and was at its lowest, -57.25 % change on previous year, in 1972.

Canada ranks 136th of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11.47 % change on previous year -30.13 % change on previous year 65.29 % change on previous year 9
1970s 17.23 % change on previous year -57.25 % change on previous year 225.46 % change on previous year 10
1980s 15.87 % change on previous year -26.1 % change on previous year 74.74 % change on previous year 10
1990s -3.78 % change on previous year -29.69 % change on previous year 11.24 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.9 % change on previous year -10.77 % change on previous year 27.4 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.04 % change on previous year -19.57 % change on previous year 46.86 % change on previous year 10
2020s 7.13 % change on previous year -33.81 % change on previous year 131.3 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 133 Cameroon -10.7 % change on previous year compare
  2. 134 Zambia -11.1 % change on previous year compare
  3. 135 Chile -11.32 % change on previous year compare
  4. 137 Belgium -11.74 % change on previous year compare
  5. 138 South Africa -12.34 % change on previous year compare
  6. 139 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of -12.7 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 263 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Canada?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Canada was -11.5 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 225.46 % change on previous year in 1970.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was -57.25 % change on previous year in 1972.
How does Canada rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Canada ranks 136th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 170.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
263 places, 16,543 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.